Community advocates from four states protest ammonia industry conference in Houston
Grassroots groups from Ohio, West Virginia, Louisiana and Texas gathered to call out ammonia producers for pollution and greenwashing.
Ancient Karankawa Settlement Resurfaces at Donnel Point, Spurring Preservation Push
A report indicates that the site could be the last intact Indigenous settlement on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay.
Upcoming CAN Group Events You Shouldn’t Miss!
Learn more about upcoming October events hosted by Community Action Network coalition partners!
Texas Matters: How community organizers beat Corpus Christi's desalination project
Listen to David Martin Davies’ interview with Beatriz Alvarado and Jake Hernandez, lead organizers for Texas Campaign for the Environment’s “Water for People Not Polluters” operation.
State approves contested hearings for Ammonia Plant in Robstown
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved contested-case hearings for the proposed Avina Ammonia plant in Robstown.
Wastewater may be part of the solution to Corpus Christi's drought. Here's a new proposal.
Corpus Christi officials are weighing a proposal to reuse treated wastewater as part of the city’s response to ongoing drought.
Corpus Christi Folds On Its Desalination Gamble
Corpus Christi has scrapped its seawater desalination project after the price tag ballooned to $1.2 billion. Following a 13-hour council meeting, critics prevailed in arguing that the risks were too great.
Breaking News: Desal Defeated!
A majority of the Corpus Christi City Council has voted against continued funding for the Inner Harbor desalination plant, effectively ending the controversial project.
$50M desalination vote postponed as questions mount over cost
City Council members voted to postpone spending another $50 million on the city’s controversial Inner Harbor desalination plant following a lengthy debate over the project’s ballooning price tag.
Cost of Inner Harbor desal facility balloons to at least $1.2 billion
The City of Corpus Christi has announced that its proposed Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant would cost at least $1.2 billion.
'Forever chemicals' were found in the Inner Harbor. What does that mean for desalination?
A report has revealed the presence of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor.
Concern grows over ‘forever chemicals’ in water near proposed desalination plant
Recent water testing of Corpus Christi’s Inner Harbor, the site of a proposed desalination plant, revealed detectable levels of toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
What do the Port and City know about PFAS in the Inner Harbor?
A coalition of local environmental and neighborhood organizations has issued a memorandum to City and Port officials warning of toxic PFAS contamination in Corpus Christi’s Inner Harbor, and raising new desalination concerns.
Ingleside Community Rallies to Fight “Project Yaren” Ammonia Plant
Nearly 70 people packed a recent town hall meeting to organize opposition to a new industrial “neighbor” they say would threaten their health, safety, and environment.
"All Hell Breaks Loose": How Big Oil Ruined a Small Texas Town
In this comprehensive 3-part series, The Xylom examines the impact of fossil fuel expansion on Ingleside on the Bay.
Port of Corpus Christi drops discharge permit for Ship Channel
The Port of Corpus Christi has dropped its application for a nearshore discharge permit tied to a proposed 50 million-gallon-per-day desalination plant.
Corpus Christi leaders call for firing of City Manager Peter Zanoni
Dr. Jim Klein, Sylvia Campos and supporters called for the termination of City Manager Peter Zanoni, citing issues of mismanagement, fiscal irresponsibility, and ethical misconduct.
Thirsty Tesla refinery could exacerbate Corpus Christi’s water crisis
Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.
Here's how much Corpus Christi has spent on marketing desalination
The City of Corpus Christi has spent approximately $123,000 of taxpayer money on an advertising campaign focused in large part on promoting the proposed Inner Harbor desalination plant.
Here’s how to oppose Cheniere’s LNG expansion permit
Cheniere is seeking a permit to expand its LNG facility in Gregory. This proposed expansion poses significant additional risks to our environment and health, and CAN urges our community to stand together in opposition.